This is the third year we’ve put out a hummingbird feeder. It’s a very cheap form of entertainment.
There’s the initial wonder at how cool hummingbirds are. After a little of that, we started anthropomorphizing about their temperament or how their physical characteristics reflect them as living entities.
When we venture into the patio to garden or grill, it’s most times that the little birds fly around the corner and become quite vocal about us being there hindering their ability to eat. The wife talks back to them.
Then, there’s the territorial pissing contests. Yeah, they are quite territorial.
But anyway, with the new camera, I decided to try and take some pictures of them. Here’s two different birds in one image.
It’s not that hard per se. I’m just quickly being reminded of the limitations of switching camera platforms before having comparable bodies and lenses.
Anyway, I highly recommend setting up a hummingbird feeder if you’re in the right area for it. I go through a gallon or two of water and maybe a pound of sugar in a year.